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Enhance your Online Store with Zen Cart

Zen Cart is an online store management system. It is PHP-based, using a MySQL database and HTML components. Support is provided for numerous languages and currencies, and it is freely available under the GNU General Public License. Larry Bislew is a Specialized Zen Cart Developer utilizing PHP, CSS, mySQL, and jQuery. He is currently an active person on the Zen-Cart.com forums under the username bislewl; answering questions and helping with troubleshooting. He currently offers several of his services on his website, 855ZenCart.com. Larry is best known for his ability to meet every Zen Cart challenge he has been given. A developer of dozens of plugins and contributions to the core, Larry continues to be an active Zen Cart Developer. The community and collaboration of the Zen Cart Community continues to inspire his motivations to help others.Offer shoppers a pleasant shopping experience in your online store. - Learn about Zen Cart with the best instructors around- Know how to improve your online store with Zen Cart- Learn about the management system of Zen Cart - Benefit from the credibility of Zen Cart for your online store

Become a Professional Web Developer: Fundamentals of PHP

Do you want to be a web developer? Do you need to brush up on your PHP skills? Then you're in the right place! PHP is an open source (free) scripting language that allows you to create dynamic websites and work with servers. PHP is now used on over 20 million websites and over 1 million servers worldwide. You will learn everything about the basics of PHP programming using real world examples. Source codes are included for each lesson so you can learn by deconstructing each element.Enable yourself to develop the website of time. - Learn the fundamentals of PHP Programming - Understand the purpose of PHP Programming in applications- Be able to apply PHP Programming into real-time projects - Know how PHP works in terms of page development This course is SkillsFuture Credit Eligible.

E-Commerce: Selling Online

E-commerce is a rapidly growing online opportunity that anyone can utilize and implement successfully. This VTC course introduces users to several ways one can sell products and/or services online. Users will learn how they can sell items through Etsy, Ebay, Shopify and more. Software add-ons are discussed for implementation into Joomla and Wordpress sites. The course provides users with information on payment and shipping choices so those who want to sell online can select the option that works best for their business. Author Melanie Hedgespeth will also demonstrate how to implement a variety of mobile options such as QR codes, SMS, mobile coupons, and more. Before concluding, she will show you how to use social sites to expand sales or aid in fundraising.Be the next online shopping sensation!- Learn the ropes of starting an online business- Know how to design your online site for user experience- Know what to plan for your online business - Know how to add social media into your website This course is SkillsFuture Credit Eligible.

All Development Courses

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Substance Designer is a revolutionary next generation tool for the creation of smart textures for 3D. Designed to fully leverage Raster, Vector, and Procedural image-making technologies along with advanced filtering techniques to create multichannel texture assets which can be dynamically changed by the end user at run time. The resulting files, known as “Substances,’ are a remarkably flexible solution for many 3D texturing needs including Video Game Design and Architectural Visualization. This latest version of Substance Designer is a must-have for anybody who is serious about working in 3D. Taught by 2D and 3D artist Jason Maranto, this VTC course is designed to quickly elevate your understanding of this powerful application. Focusing heavily on the sophisticated tools available within Substance Designer and taught in an in-depth but easy-to-follow style, this course will help you master Substance Designer to create 3D texture assets of unparalleled flexibility and power.Discover more possibilities with 3D modelling.- Learn about the multiple functions in Substance Designer - Find out how Substance Designer can produce satisfactory models - Know more about the versatility of creating 3D models- Upgrade your modelling process to the latest software available in the market This course is SkillsFuture Credit Eligible.

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Having your own website is vital for any business or organization, but there's a lot to know about building and maintaining a successful site. Much of that requires specialized knowledge, which makes it difficult for the average person to know if it has been done right. Whether you're trying to build your own site or hiring others to do it, this course will help you understand the basics of everything from getting a hosting account to integrating your site with social media. You won't need to know HTML or what a Cascading Style Sheet is, but by the end of the course you'll have enough knowledge about all aspects of websites to know whether you or the people you hire are on the right track. Even if you already have a site, this course will help you to understand what is or is not working well on that site and to see what can be done to make it better.Have what it takes to build a successful website. - Find out how to plan the development of your website - Learn about web design and its different components- Understand how to provide a positive user experince on your web site - Learn how to make your website mobile friendly This course is SkillsFuture Credit Eligible.

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Avid Pro Tools 11 is the standard when it comes to audio recording and mixing. Version 11 brings additional features and power to the audio production process. This VTC course explores these features along with the basics of operation. Author Sam McGuire demonstrates how to use this software in a variety of situations using provided work files. This course is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to use Pro Tools. Learn how to work with audio files using Avid Pro Tools. - Know how Avid Pro Tools handles audio - Learn how to edit your own audio files with Avid Pro Tools- Discover the potential of Avid Pro Tools with your audio files- Master audio editing with all the right tools and techniques in Avid Pro ToolsThis course is SkillsFuture Credit Eligible.

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VTC's Avid Pro Tools 10 course introduces the new features in this latest release of the audio recording and music production powerhouse. From clip gain and disk caching to new plug-ins and workflows, this version of ProTools is both powerful and exciting. Sam McGuire covers these new features and also explores many of the traditional features using real world examples and practical demonstrations. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned professional, you will find this course both insightful and entertaining.Learn how to work with audio files using Avid Pro Tools. - Know how Avid Pro Tools handles audio - Learn how to edit your own audio files with Avid Pro Tools- Discover the potential of Avid Pro Tools with your audio files- Master audio editing with all the right tools and techniques in Avid Pro ToolsThis course is SkillsFuture Credit Eligible.

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Steinberg's Cubase 6 is the latest update to the extremely popular professional digital audio workstation music software. In this course, author Mark Struthers will demonstrate how to make initial input and output connections to the program from the soundcard before examining routing in more detail. Additionally, insert and group effects are explored to help show how to enhance recorded audio tracks. Mark will walk you through the many-featured project window before showing you how to create and save your own project. Within the Cubase workflow, important terms such as clips, events, and parts are explained along with the distinction between lanes and tracks. Mark also covers insert and send effects, quantization, time stretch, and the Media Bay. Cubase comes equipped with VST instruments and, in particular, Groove Agent One and Halion Sonic SE are explored before working through the concepts behind a final mix and export to a finished audio track. Be able to produce music recording, arranging and editing with Steinberg. - Learn how to work with audio files using Steinberg- Know how Steinberg works as an audio editing software- Enable yourself to be able to produce your own music with Steinberg - Learn about the different techniques used in Steinberg to achieve quality audioThis course is SkillsFuture Credit Eligible.

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Sony DVD Architect Pro 5 is the latest update to the extremely popular professional digital video authoring software. In this VTC course, users will be shown the initial system requirements necessary to run the program smoothly. Author Mark Struthers will then discuss the main functions as he demonstrates several methods for creating different types of projects including Menu-Based Projects and Music & Video Compilations. Important considerations such as Masks, Menus, and Themes are analyzed along the way. To conclude the course, methods of transferring projects to DVD are covered. Swiftly create professional-looking DVDs, even stunning widescreen productions. - Learn what goes into creating a DVD - Be able to create different kind of content in DVD - Learn how to create your own media content using Sony DVD Architect - Learn how to polish your projects before transferring into DVD

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This training has been created to provide you with relevant and important information concerning SOA: Service Orientated Architecture. During this training we will be concentrating on the main points of applying design strategies to a service orientated architecture. You will also learn all there is to know about SOA, how to design and apply the best principles, tips and techniques with detailed practices and principles. We will also be covering various aspects of legacy systems and applications, providing information on security, and appropriate governance with clear details to help you achieve success with SOA, including the design and creation of services for implementation within your enterprise. By the end of this training you will have a high level overview of the benefits of SOA, how to design and implement SOA in your business today. Very little is discussed regarding APIs or code unless used to display the implications of certain technologies and standards. This is a technical training, which is focused on architects, designers, business analysts, IT managers and executives.Achieve success with Service Oriented Architecture. - Know how to align your business strategy - Identify what sort of strategy your business needs to strive - Learn how strategies can help bring your business to greater heights- Know the benefits of Service Oriented Architecture

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Avid Media Composer is the standard when it comes to film and video editing. Version 6.5 brings additional features and power to the post-production process. This VTC course explores these features along with the basics of operation. Author Sam McGuire demonstrates how to use this software in a variety of situations using provided media work files. From importing and capturing to adding effects and finishing, this course is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to use Media Composer.Learn how to work with audio files using Avid Media. - Know how Avid Media Composer handles audio - Learn how to edit your own audio files with Avid Media Composer- Discover the potential of Avid Media with your audio files- Master audio editing with all the right tools and techniques in Avid Media Composer

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This is an introductory course about algorithms and data structures. C++ is the programming language used in the course. The basics of this language will be reviewed before more difficult concepts are explored. VTC author and expert Dima Kassab will examine many topics, including: data design and implementation, primitive data structures (such as arrays and records), classes, templates, sorted and unsorted array-based lists, linked lists, doubly linked lists, stacks, queues, and binary search trees. Pick up a new programming language into the mix of new skills!- Pick up a new programming language - Increase your employability with an extra language under your belt - Learn how the different languages work to develop web site and applications - Be able to optimize your database using the structure and search features

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Mobile development has become increasingly important and popular. There are two platforms that own most of the current market share: Android and IOS. Microsoft has not been successful to date in the mobile market, and developers that are comfortable using Microsoft tools may feel left behind. It is possible, however, to create mobile applications for both Android and IOS using Microsoft Visual Studio and the Mono framework. This course will serve as an introduction on how to create applications for Android using Mono and C#. It will cover basic setup, UI development, options for working with data, interfacing with other Android features, like audio, camera and GPS, and publishing the application to Google Play. Pick up a new programming language into the mix of new skills!- Learn a new programming language - Increase your employability with an extra language under your belt - Learn how the different languages work to develop web site and applications - Be able to create cutting edge applications with this courseThis course is SkillsFuture Credit Eligible.

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Java is a powerful language for cross-platform, object-oriented application programming. It can be found in many types of applications such as standalone, web, enterprise, and mobile. Advanced Java Programming is a higher level study of many advanced Java topics including JDBC, RMI, EIO, collections, assertions, logging, and concurrency. This advanced course by seasoned Java Developer David Saenz will demonstrate the power of Java and how to implement cutting edge apps that can perform well in mission critical applications. Source code is included. Pick up a new programming language into the mix of new skills!- Pick up a new programming language - Increase your employability with an extra language under your belt - Learn how the different languages work to develop web site and applications - Be able to create cutting edge applications with this course

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jQuery is one of the most popular JavaScript libraries, providing powerful functionality for everything from animation and interactivity to data-handling with JSON and AJAX. jQuery has set the standard to which all other JavaScript frameworks are compared. This VTC course will take you from the basics all the way through jQuery's most advanced features. You will create your own code through dozens of projects and even learn to create your own jQuery plugins.Learn to write less and do more with jQuery. - Learn how jQuery plays a part in web or mobile development- Know how you can apply jQuery into your projects - Understand the programming language of jQuery - Be able to create your own codes after learning about jQuery

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Joomla is a popular and highly functional content management system. Joomla is a mobile ready, responsive system that will adapt to user platforms and is extremely user friendly for both site users and site managers. In this VTC course, author Melanie Hedgespeth will show you how to install Joomla and work with the site from an administrative standpoint. From the administration side of Joomla you will learn how to handle users and permissions, increase Joomla functionality with extensions, change templates and most importantly how to keep your site secure and backed up.Keep your back covered with Joomla!- Learn how you can keep your page secure and backed up with Joomla- Know how Joomla can play a constructive part in maintaining your page - Learn how Joomla can prevent malicious acts on your page ​- Understand how Joomla's key functions can fend off attacks on your pagesThis course is SkillsFuture Credit Eligible.

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Microsoft's ASP.NET is the part of the .NET Framework that enables you to build rich, dynamic web applications. ASP.NET has it's roots in classic ASP (Active Server Pages) that was introduced back in 1996 and has evolved into the current version, ASP.NET 4.5.1. ASP.NET is an extremely popular technology currently in use on over 25 million websites around the world and has been used by companies like Google, Dell Computer and MySpace. ASP.NET offers four programming models to build websites ranging from single-page sites up to large, enterprise web applications. In this course, Mark Long focuses on the ASP.NET 4.5.1 Web Forms platform and helps you understand how it works and how to undertand and implement the technologies you need to understand to use ASP.NET Web Forms. Knowing ASP.NET 4.5.1 is a great enancement to you resume as well as your ability to create rich, dynamic web experiences.Know what goes behind a web page development. - Learn more than just coding when it comes to web development - Know about the technical side of web development- Be equipped with the right tools before developing web pages - Increase your employabilty with this course This course is SkillsFuture Credit Eligible.

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Java has become the dominant general purpose programming language available. In this VTC course you will learn the syntax of the Java language and how to make use of the Apache Software Foundation's Eclipse Integrated Development Environment to write Java programs. You will learn about writing multithreaded programs, how to access relational databases, and how to read and write files. You will also be exposed to a large number of Java libraries that are part of Java or are open sourced. Pick up a new programming language into the mix of new skills!- Pick up a new programming language - Increase your employability with an extra language under your belt - Learn how the different languages work to develop web site and applications - Be able to create cutting edge applications with this courseThis course is SkillsFuture Credit Eligible.

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Prepare to create and sell the game you have always dreamt of designing. With the evolution of portable-device technology, the mobile games industry is expanding rapidly in exciting directions. What’s more, game design has never been more accessible. To help you take advantage of these enticing circumstances, nobody is better qualified than course authors Chris Stevens and Max Scott Slade. The course will guide you through the history, climate and principles of game design. Design games of the future with this course! - Learn how to develop your own games - Learn how you can release your own games into the market - Understand how different elements makes up a game development - Know what it takes to build a successful game